"earbanger" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: earbangers [plural]
Etymology: ear + banger Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ear|banger}} ear + banger Head templates: {{en-noun}} earbanger (plural earbangers)
  1. (US, military, slang, derogatory) An obsequious member of the military who attempts to curry favor with superiors. Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-earbanger-en-noun-HiH5aQXJ Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

Inflected forms

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